Median household income: $71,675; value-to-income ratio 4.12. Vero Beach South ranks 205 by home value and 142 by population among 343 places in our FL dataset.
What does a VA loan cost on a typical Vero Beach South home?
| Item | Vero Beach South |
|---|---|
| Median home value (Census ACS) | $295,500 |
| Florida median home value | $325,000 |
| Down payment (0%) | $0 |
| Loan incl. 2.15% funding fee | $301,853 |
| Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI) | $2,470 |
| Income needed (28% / 36%) | $106,000 / $83,000 |
| Indian River County 2026 county limit for partial VA entitlement | $832,750 |
Rate assumption: 7.18% (Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year fixed average, week of November 5, 2026). Change it in the payment calculator.
Payment includes Florida's 0.79% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $2,779/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average); VA loans have no monthly mortgage insurance.
What is the 2026 VA loan limit in Vero Beach South?
VA loans have no loan limit for borrowers with full entitlement. If part of your entitlement is tied up in another VA loan, VA uses Indian River County's 2026 conforming limit of $832,750 to calculate your zero-down maximum. The county's FHA limit is $541,287 for comparison.
The Vero Beach South median home value of $295,500 is 9% below the Florida median, and within what the county limit supports.
Which down payment assistance programs can Vero Beach South buyers use?
- Florida Assist — Up to $10,000 on FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional loans; deferred; state-level. Florida Housing Finance Corporation · Verified October 23, 2026
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Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates
- FHFA — 2026 Conforming Loan Limit Values
- VA — Funding fee and closing costs
- NAIC — Homeowners Insurance Report, Data for 2023 (HO-3 average premium)
- Freddie Mac — Primary Mortgage Market Survey
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation — Florida Assist
Data last updated October 23, 2026.
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